PocketPC and Windows CE essential Tools
Here is a list a some usefull tools for mobile development
| Name | Purpose | Archived | HomePage | Google Search |
| WinCE Cab manager | GUI to Create and manage WinCE CAB files. Better than CabWizard | CeCabMgr11.zip | OCP Software | |
| Servant Salamander | Commander Clone with great features, incl. a WinCE direct (ActiveSync) connection and ftp client GREAT ( Screen shot | Servant Salamander – File Manager | ||
| irfanView | FAST Picture Viewer and manipulation (easy screen shot function and lots more) Free | IrfanView | Search | |
| Hosts | Edit PocketPC hosts table (instead of editing the registry) | hosts15.zip | Download Page | |
| iDiffCE | compare files and show differences /usefull together with ssnap!) | idiffce.zip | Homepage | Search |
| PEInfo | Shows internal of DLL and EXE files (imports, exports, resources). Usefull, if you get ’This is not a PPC application’ to find out missing DLLs) | peinfo.zip | Homepage | Search |
| SSnap | make a snapshot of system environment (ie compare Registry before/after a change) | ssnap.zip | Homepage | |
| Tascal Regedit | One of the tools to edit the registry | Tre082p.zip | Homepage | Search |
| vxUtils | Tools for IPConfig, Ping, Whois, DNSlookup etc | vxUtil-Install.zip | Homepage | Search |
| TotalCommander | Want to change attributes of files or find files, then try TotalCommander | tcmdpocket.zip | Homepage | Search |
| nScript | Powerfull scripting tool, uses C-like command syntax (with source) | ns003ppc_eng.zip (PPC Arm) |
Homepage | Search |
| nScriptm | Extended nScript, C-Like command syntax | nscriptm.zip | Homepage New? (slow rendered!) |
Search |
| CabInstl | install cabs to specified locations | cabinstl.exe | SK Tools | |
| CE Commander | TotalCommander freeware for WinCE | cecmd.exe | Ghisler | |
| XDA Tools | Remote execution using ActiveSync connection (incl Source) | itsutils.zip | XDA tools Download | |
| MortScript | MortScript is another FREE scripting language with very nice features | MortScript 4.0 Manual english Handbuch deutsch |
Homepage | Search |
| SK TimeSync | Syncs the time of your PocketPC with an internet time server | tsync.zip | SK Tools |
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was sktools ever compatible with Axim x5 Windows CE?
I would love to get a copy if it was.
Most of the sktools are written against windows CE target and will run on PocketPC, Windows Mobile and Windows CE devices. The minor OS base should be Windows CE .Net 4.x, I assume. But for clarity please ask at sktools website.
There is always an alternative
~Josef
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The theme on my site is called “Fluid Blue”. I never heard or have seen compatibility issues with that. But who knows?
I am sorry, but I cannot help with your question.
~Josef
Hi, Josef
I’m starting a development for a windows CE device and I need an essencial tool that I can’t find. I hoped it wold be in your list, but sadly, it’s not… 🙁
I’m talking about an windows ce 6.5 emulator. I’m sure I’m not the only one having this problem the same problem – as I’ve spent hours trying to find one, and since you have a lot of experience with Windows CE programmin I thought you could help me. Thanks in advance.
Hello mdegayon
AFAIK there is no “Windows CE 6.5”. Either you are looking for “Windows CE 6” or “Windows Mobile 6.5” aka “Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5”.
For Windows CE 6 you need to download the Windows CE 6 Platform builder trial version and you get a x86 based Windows CE 6 emulator. But as far as I can see, this is no longer available (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsembedded/default.aspx and see http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/b9177938-3222-4915-a317-fb4a7e6420d7/how-to-download-windows-embedded-ce-60-platform-builder-), MS is now at Windows Embedded Compact 2013.
Even if you get a copy of WinCE 6 Platform builder (ie if you have a MSDN subscription), if you want to develop for a real device, you need the platform image for the device (supplied by the OEM).
If you are looking for Windows ‘Embedded Handheld’/’Mobile’ 6.5, you just have to download the WM 6.5 DTK: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17284. It comes with everything needed to compile for WEH65 and Emulator Images (with ARM processor).
regards
Josef
Hi, Josef
Thanks for your help, you’re right about SO’s names. In fact, I was mixing up Windows CE 6 with MEH 6.5 because the device I’m going to work with can use both. I’m afraid the platform image for the device (a Honeywell’s Dolphin 6500) isn’t supplied by the OEM or, at least, I can’t find it. I guess I’ll need the real thing to test my sw.
Thanks again! I’ll buy you a beer next time you’re in Paris, you’ve saved me a lot of time !